Online Integrated Geospatial Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

There is a large and growing need for scientists and engineers with advanced training in the geospatial technologies. In particular, there is a recognized need in different disciplines to gather, analyze, and interpret geographically referenced spatial information and data. The Master of Science in Integrated Geospatial Technology provides an optimal combination of education and training in Geospatial Science and Technology to students who wish to join the geospatial workforce. The program can be completed on-campus or through online courses. Current Michigan Tech undergraduate students can earn a MS degree with just a single year of study beyond the BS through the Accelerated Master's Program.

The Integrated Geospatial Technology MS program is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds to pursue careers in surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), terrestrial laser scanning industries, and for allied areas that require knowledge and understanding of the acquisition, processing, and analysis of spatially referenced data. These types of data help scientists from many different disciplines such as geology, volcanology, forestry, agriculture, social sciences, demography, history, and politics study diverse aspects of Earth and human phenomena. While many disciplines use such data and technologies as supplementary tools in their research, geospatial data acquisition and processing is an applied science and technology by itself.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree-seeking student, the applicant must be

- the recipient of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution;

- adequately prepared for advanced study in the chosen field of specialization, as demonstrated by the previous program of study and the scholastic record; and

- recommended for admission by the head of the program or concentration

- Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

International applicants
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TOEFL: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 6.5

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Welcome to the home of the Geomatics program at North Carolina A&T State University. Our program is housed in the School of Technology under the Department of Built Environment and is the only four year program in Geomatics in the state of North Carolina.

So what is Geomatics? It is a broad term that covers about any area of study and professional practice that uses measurements to determine locations on the earth's surface. For a comprehensive overview of the area of Geomatics (aka Surveying) check out the Be a Surveyor website. You will be able to study and work in the areas of photogrammetry, traditional boundary surveying, construction, hydrography, geodesy, geographic information systems (GIS), forensic surveying, manufacturing, and about any other area that uses measurements.

The program in Geomatics is the only four-year program in the state of North Carolina that prepares students for professional licensure. The program is unique in design, allowing an easy transition for students coming from community college survey and civil technology programs, traditional campus students, as well as providing an opportunity for distance learning through upper-level on-line classes.

The curriculum has an emphasis in the areas of math, science, technology, and geospatial analysis. Courses included are Land Surveying, Boundary and Survey Law, Photogrammetry, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Route Surveying, Automation, Geodetic Science, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Adjustment Computations. Geomatics has applications in all disciplines that depend on spatial data, including, surveying, civil engineering, mapping sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), geodesy, photogrammetry, and remote sensing. It is an integrated approach to the measurement, analysis, management, storage and display of descriptive, geographically-referenced earth-base data. This data comes from many sources including earth orbiting satellites, air and sea-borne sensors, and ground-based instruments.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school from an accredited institution.

International Applicants
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International applicants must proof English proficiency in one of the following ways :

1. Official TOEFL Scores

Internet Based: 79-80
CPU Based: 213
Paper Based: 550

2. Official IELTS Scores
Score: 6.5

3. Official SAT Scores

4. Official ACT Scores

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